Burning Down George Orwell's House

A darkly comic debut novel follows Ray Welter, a former Chicago advertising executive who retreats to the Scottish Isle of Jura to escape his troubled life and reflect in the very cottage where George Orwell wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four. As he navigates the eccentricities of local islanders and his own struggles, Ray's misadventures lead to a lively and sometimes dangerous community gathering, culminating in a memorable summer solstice event. The story blends humor, mystery, and a keen sense of place, offering a satirical look at truth, identity, and community.